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| British lawmakers urge replacing nuclear missiles |
| 2006-09-26 |
| A group of lawmakers urged the Labour party on Tuesday to open debate on the contentious issue of replacing Britain's aging Trident nuclear missile system. The four nuclear-powered submarines - each capable of carrying up to 16 nuclear-armed missiles - are expected to end their operational life by 2024. The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Tony Blair, promised in its 2005 campaign platform to maintain the country's nuclear capability as long as the current system lasts. Blair has promised a decision by the end of this year on whether to replace or renew it. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #6 Spitballs. |
| Posted by: Jackal 2006-09-26 10:34 |
| #5 Is this the same country that wants to allow mother Islam to oversee police raids ? |
| Posted by: wxjames 2006-09-26 10:22 |
| #4 What are they replacing them with? Coconut cream pies? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2006-09-26 08:46 |
| #3 Why spend money on defense when there's mosques to be built? /moonbat |
| Posted by: PBMcL 2006-09-26 01:39 |
| #2 Didn't the Brits [MOD]in late 2004 decide to extend the service life of their Tridents until Year 2035 or thereabouts, which basically means they're gonna renew them??? |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2006-09-26 01:33 |
| #1 I'm pretty sure a couple of countries will be interested in purchasing surplus items. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2006-09-26 00:44 |